The Motorola ROKR, the first version of which was informally known as the iTunes phone, was a series of mobile phones from Motorola, part of a 4LTR line developed before the spin out of Motorola Mobility. ROKR models were released starting in September 2005 and ending in 2009. They were notable for incorporating support of media player features.
| Motorola ROKR E1 | |
| Screen: | 176×220 pixels, 262,000 colors |
| Memory: | microSD |
| Networks: | GPRS |
| Connectivity: | Bluetooth |
| Size: | 108 × 46 × 20.5 mm |
| Weight: | 107 g |
Launched on September 7, 2005, in San Francisco, California, the E1 is the first phone to be integrated with Apple's iTunes music player, the next phone being the first iPhone in 2007.[1] The phone had been widely expected, with technology sites reporting on collaborations between Motorola and Apple as far back as December 2004.
The ROKR E1 is a re-badged Motorola E398 candybar style phone (it was originally called the E790) with Apple-licensed technology to play back iTunes Music Store purchased music. It features a music player with an interface similar to that of Apple's iPod music players. Since hardware on the Motorola E398 and ROKR E1 phones are the same, it is possible to crossflash the Motorola ROKR E1's firmware to the Motorola E398 using phone flashing software like flash & backup.
While the phone equipped an upgradeable 512 MB microSD memory card (Max. 1 GB), its firmware allowed only up to 100 songs to be loaded at any time.[2] The limit hurt the ROKR's appeal. Many users also discovered that transferring music to the phone was slow compared to dedicated players, due to lack of support for Hi-Speed USB, and the E1 lacked wireless transfer.[3] The Rokr was also criticized for being too much like the preceding E398. As a result, the Rokr E1 sold below expectations despite a high-profile marketing campaign.[4]
Because of the iPod Nano unveiling on the same day, relations between Motorola and Apple were strained and Motorola CEO Ed Zander later accused Apple of purposely undercutting the Rokr.[5]
The Rokr E1 was replaced by the E2 (see below), which lacked iTunes support and was superseded by the iTunes-enabled SLVR L7.
| Motorola Rokr E2 | |
| Available: | El Salvador Digicel Peru Claro |
| Screen: | 30 × 40 mm TFT LCD, 240×320 pixels, 262K colours |
| Camera: | 1.3-megapixel, video at 15 fps for 2 hours maximum |
| Cpu: | Intel XScale PXA270 |
| Storage: | 11 MB |
| Memory Card: | SD expansion card slot for up to 2 GB (or 4 GB, if flashed with modded firmware) |
| Networks: | GSM 900/1800/1900 with GPRS Class 10 (2U/4D) |
| Connectivity: |
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| Size: | 106 × 49.5 × 18 mm |
| Weight: | 115 g |
The E2 was released in January 2006. Instead of iTunes, the phone came bundled with RealPlayer, supporting a larger variety of formats. It also featured a music control panel on the left side of the phone. Users can also listen to stereo FM radio with Motorola Rokr E2. By using iRadio, FM radio programs can also be downloaded into the phone through internet, letting users listen to the radio at any time. The first public release occurred on June 22, 2006, in China.[6] [7]
As a Linux-based phone, the open source community developed numerous modifications to the phone's software, such as quad band, EDGE, and support for a 4 GB SD card. Some have overclocked the processor.
| Motorola Rokr E6 | |
| Manufacturer: | Motorola |
| Available: | November 14, 2006 (China) December 4, 2006 (Worldwide) |
| Screen: | 2.4 in diagonal touch TFT LCD, 262k colors, 240×320 pixels |
| Camera: | 2 megapixels + Macro Mode |
| Os: | MontaVista Linux OS (not MOTOMAGX) |
| Input: | Touchscreen with stylus |
| Cpu: | Intel XScale-PXA27x rev 7 (v5l) |
| Memory: | 46 MB RAM (50% free after boot-up) |
| Memory Card: | SD/MMC expandable to 4 GB (New patch) |
| Storage: | 120 MB |
| Networks: | GSM Tri-band (900/1800/1900, hackable to Quad-band) |
| Connectivity: |
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| Battery: | Li-ion 1000 mAh |
| Size: | 111 × 51.5 × 14 mm (82 cc) |
| Weight: | 122 g |
| Series: | Motorola Rokr |
The E6 was released in China on November 14, 2006, and subsequently worldwide on December 4, 2006.
The Rokr E6 is a direct descendant of the E680 and the MING, sharing the same Montavista Linux operating system, Intel XScale PXA270 series processors, and the RealPlayer media player instead of the iTunes player installed on the first Rokr phone. The E6 features a built-in FM radio, (but no radio recording). It also inherited the 2-megapixel camera with manual macro-switching and business card recognition from MING, enhanced with QR Code recognition functions. Additionally, the phone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, allowing use of a standard-sized headphone plug.
It comes installed with Picsel Viewer with the ability to read Microsoft Office and PDF file formats.
The phone is part of Motorola's line of phones running Linux, this one using a modified 2.4.20 kernel. This has upset some, as they broke the GPL in not releasing the kernel source code.[8] The software is an updated version of MING (Motorola A1200), with a different file system. Most of the apps that work on the MING work on the E6, but some may not due to the file system. Normally the phone only runs on tri-band GSM networks, though some have found an exploit to get it to run on Quad Band networks and over Edge.[9] The radio channel frequency can also be modified beyond 88 MHz to 65 MHz, and the preset number of channels can also be modified.
| Battery Life | Up to 7 hours talk time - about 235 hours standby | |
| Web Camera | Yes, via USB | |
| Voice Recording | Yes (.amr) | |
| Video Recording | Yes, up to CIF 352×288 (.3gp) | |
| Maximum number of Sockets | 10 | |
| Browsers | Opera Mini with support for HTTP, HTTPS, Socket, Secure Socket, UDP | |
| Image Support | .PNG, .GIF, .BMP, .JPEG, .EMS, .WMP | |
| Encoding schemes | USASCII, UTF-8 (Unicode), UTF-16 with explicit Byte Order Mark (Part of IOP), UCS-2 | |
| Messaging | SMS, MMS | |
| POP3, IMAP4, SMTP | ||
| Java | Yes, CLDC v1.1 and MIDP v2.0 compliant | |
| FCC ID | Yes[10] |
| Motorola Rokr Z6 | |
| Manufacturer: | Motorola |
| Cpu: | Freescale MXC275-30 32-bit 528 MHz ARM11 |
| Screen: | 2.1 in diagonal TFT LCD, 320×240 px, 262,000 colors |
| Camera: | 2.0 MPix with LED flash |
| Operatingsystem: | MOTOMAGX |
| Memory: | 64 MB available to user, 96 MB ROM, 64 MB SDRAM |
| Memory Card: | microSD (TransFlash) card up to 2 GB |
| Networks: | GSM quad-band with EDGE |
| Connectivity: | |
| Battery: | BC50 3.7V at 750mah |
| Size: | 105.5 × 45.5 × 16 mm |
| Weight: | 115g / 4.06 ounces |
| Predecessor: | Motorola Rizr Z3 |
| Successor: | Motorola Rizr Z8 |
The Z6, originally known as the Rizr Z6, was released on July 7, 2007. The Z6 features Motorola's new version of the embedded Linux-based operating system, MOTOMAGX. It also supports stereo Bluetooth technology (A2DP) and features a 2-megapixel digital camera. The Z6 also supports synchronisation with Windows Media Player 11, allowing playlists and audio to be transferred to the phone's internal memory, which can in turn be transferred onto a compatible microSD memory card. The phone does not support 3G or HSDPA, relying on EDGE for data.
The Z6 supports the following audio formats:
The Z6 supports the following video formats:
| Motorola Rokr Z6m | |
| Screen: | 2 in diagonal TFT LCD, 320×240 px, 65,536 colors |
| Operatingsystem: | BREW, Paragon 2005 (P2K05) Internal Filesystem |
| Ringtone: | Polyphonic, MP3 |
| Memory: | 14 MB |
| Memory Card: | Supports microSD (TransFlash) memory cards:
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| Networks: | CDMA 800/1900 1xEV-DO r0 data speed |
| Connectivity: | mini-USB, Bluetooth (Class 2), EV-DO |
| Size: | 105.5 × 45.5 × 16 mm |
| Weight: | 115 g / 4.06 ounces |
The Z6m is the CDMA version of the Rokr Z6. The Rokr Z6m comes with an integrated music player, 3.5 mm headset jack, stereo Bluetooth, a 512 MB MicroSD card in its respective slot, a key lock switch, and a 2-megapixel digital camera. The phone supports up to 2 GB of removable storage.
Unlike the Z6, the Z6m does not run MotoMAGX, a version of Linux, but instead runs the Binary Runtime Environment for Wireless operating system, also known as BREW.
U.S. Cellular was the first carrier to release the Rokr Z6m on October 14, 2007, alongside their Napster-to-Go service's launch.
When connected to a computer via USB and the connection type is set to "Modem/COM", the phone acts like a USB serial peripheral, allowing Motorola Phone AT Commands to be sent. In this mode, sending "AT+MODE=8" will put the phone into a different state,in which it no longer accepts AT commands but its P2K05 functionality is accessible.
| Motorola Rokr W5 | |
| Release: | September 2007 |
| Screen: | 176x220, 256K colors |
| Camera: | 1.3 MP |
| Memory: | 20 MB internal microSD up to 2 GB |
| Weight: | 107 g |
The W5 was released in September 2007. The phone features up to 2 GB through a microSD slot, a 1.3-megapixel camera, Motorola's P2K OS, and a music player.
| Motorola Rokr E8 | |
| Manufacturer: | Motorola |
| Available: | July 2008 |
| Screen: | Type: TFT; Colors: 250K; Size: 320 x 240 pixels (2 inches) |
| Camera: | 2 megapixel, 8x zoom |
| Cpu: | 500MHz CPU with Freescale SCM-A11 baseband processor |
| Memory: | 2 GB internal memory and microSD(up to 10 GB with SDHC) |
| Memory Card: | up to 8 Gigabytes microSD |
| Networks: | GPRS |
| Connectivity: | mini-USB, 3.5 mm headphone jack, Bluetooth Class 2 |
| Size: | 115 mm × 53 mm × 10.6 mm |
| Weight: | 100 g |
| Battery: | Li-ion 970 mAh |
| Predecessor: | Rokr E6 |
| Successor: | Rokr EM30 |
The E8 was released in July 2008. It features a new keypad interface called ModeShift, which automatically changes the context of the keypad depending on the current function of the device. It also features a localized touch feedback system with haptic technology that gives the feeling of real buttons, though the keyboard surface is smooth. It will sync with Microsoft Outlook, but not with Web or Mac based calendars.
Both E8 and EM30 uses the ModeShift technology and this enables the phone to switch from talk to music with one touch (special music keys light up when playing music) Coupled with in-build CrystalTalk technology (a Motorola patent), crisp and clear conversations is possible in noisy environments.
The complete Motorola Rokr E8 list of specifications are:[11]
| Type | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Talk: 7 hours; Standby: 300 hours | |
| Phone Book Capacity | Unlimited (limited only by memory capacity) | |
| Video Capture | .MOV 176*144 @15 frame/s | |
| Email Client | Protocols Supported: POP3, IMAP4, SMTP | |
| EMS / Picture Messaging | EMS 5.0 | |
| Version: MIDP 2.0 | ||
| Predictive Text Entry | Technology: iTAP | |
| Text Messaging | 2-Way | |
| Voice Dialing | speaker-independent | |
| Wireless Internet | WAP 2.0, xHTML, HTML | |
| FM Radio | Yes | |
| Alarm | Yes | |
| Calculator | Yes | |
| Calendar | Yes | |
| Custom Graphics | Yes | |
| Data-Capable | Yes | |
| Digital TTY/TDD | Yes | |
| Games | Yes | |
| MMS | Yes | |
| Multiple Languages | Yes (English, French, Chinese, Spanish) | |
| Multiple Numbers per Name | Yes | |
| PC Sync | Yes | |
| Picture ID | Yes | |
| Polyphonic Ringtones | Yes | |
| Ringer ID | Yes | |
| Side Keys | Yes | |
| Speaker Phone | Yes | |
| Text Messaging Templates | Yes | |
| Vibrate | Yes | |
| Voice Memo | Yes |
| Motorola Rokr EM30 | |
| Manufacturer: | Motorola |
| Available: | August 5, 2008 |
| Screen: | Type: TFT; Colors: 250K; Size: 240 x 320 pixels (2 inches) |
| Camera: | 2 megapixel, 8x zoom |
| Memory: | 18.5 MB RAM |
| Memory Card: | up to 8 Gigabytes microSD |
| Networks: | GSM 850/ 900/ 1800/ 1900 |
| Connectivity: | mini-USB, 3.5 mm headphone jack, Bluetooth Class 2 |
| Size: | 115 mm × 53 mm × 10.6 mm |
| Weight: | 100 g |
| Battery: | Li-ion 970 mAh |
| Predecessor: | Motorola Rokr E8 |
| Successor: | Aura |
The EM30, releasing in August 2008, was the lower-end version of the E8 (see above), without the FastScroll navigation wheel and the haptics feel.
EM30 is running on LiMo Platform, a Linux-based operating system for mobile devices. It is the 22nd LiMo Handset.[12]
Both E8 and EM30 uses the ModeShift technology and this enables the phone to switch from talk to music with one touch (special music keys get lighted up when playing music) The phone incorporated Motorola's patented CrystalTalk technology, providing clear conversations in noisy environments.
| Motorola Rokr EM326g | |
| Release: | January 2009 |
| Camera: | 1.3 MP |
| Memory: | microSD(up to 2 GB) |
The EM326g was released in January 2009. It is the first ROKR phone to be available pre-configured for use with a prepaid network (Net10).
| Motorola Rokr EM35 | |
| Manufacturer: | Motorola |
| Available: | Q1 2009 |
| Screen: | 320x240 pixels, TFT LCD, 256K colours |
| Camera: | 3.15 megapixel |
| Memory: | 110 MB RAM |
| Memory Card: | microSD up to 16 GB |
| Weight: | 116 g |
| Predecessor: | Rokr EM30 |
The EM35 was released in Q1 2009. It had a 3.15 MP camera, 110 MB internal memory, and a microSD card slot supporting up to 16 GB.
| Motorola Rokr W6 | |
| Re;Ease: | April 2009 |
| Screen: | 176x220, 256K colors |
| Camera: | 1.3 MP |
| Memory: | 20 MB internal microSD up to 2 GB |
| Weight: | 107 g |
The W6 was released in April 2009. The W6 includes a stopwatch and FM Radio among other sports-related features.[13] [14]
| Motorola Rokr ZN50/ZN500 | |
| Re;Ease: | July 2009 |
| Screen: | 240x427, 256K colors, TFT LCD touchscreen |
| Camera: | 3.15 MP with auto-focus |
| Memory: | microSD up to 16 GB |
| Weight: | 143 g |
The ZN50 was released in July 2009 as a high-end phone in the Rokr series. It featured a 3.15 MP camera with auto-focus, improved screen resolution, a touchscreen and storage expandable up to 16 GB.
| Motorola Rokr EM25 | |
| Release: | July 2009 |
| Screen: | 128x160, 65K colors, TFT LCD |
| Camera: | 1.3 MP |
| Memory: | microSD up to 2 GB |
| Weight: | 90g |
The EM25/EM325 was released in July 2009, at the same time as the ZN50 (see above).
| Motorola EM28/EM330 | |
| Manufacturer: | Motorola |
| Carrier: | AT&T T-Mobile |
| Available: | July 2009 |
| Screen: | 65K color, 128 x 160 pixels |
| Camera: | 1.3 MP |
| Connectivity: | Bluetooth |
| Memory: | 30MB |
| Memory Card: | microSD (up to 2 GB) |
| Battery: | Lithium ion battery, Talk time: Up to 7 hrs, Stand-by: Up to 23 days |
| Size: | 4.1 x 2.1 x 0.6 inches |
| Weight: | 90g (with battery) |
| Form: | Clam / Flip |
The Motorola EM28/EM330 was released in July 2009, at the same time as the ZN50 and EM25/EM325 (see above).
